Chapter 214 - 213: Rain Of Curiosity-II
Li Lian wondered why, her brows raising and she found the answer when Mrs. Sun continued, "You may think arrange marriage is rare nowadays but truthfully it is still happening here, most parents want the best for their child like no others but people from us, they want their child to be married to a better house, of course money."
Li Lian frowned at the idea but this was a world different from outside. The socialites. Li Family was one of the highest socialites family around their environment. They were admired but for Li Lian who came as an outsider it was clear how she would be frowned at. The woman, Mrs. Sun was a respectable person. It could be because of Li Jun Wei’s request but also because the woman was a kind one.
"We’ve arrived, come here." Mrs. Sun entered to a room where most women were sitting in groups, they were talking to each other happily but by the time the door was open and they found Li Lian sitting in front of the door, the room was pin drop silent.
The silence continued until Li Lian entered and found an empty seat, Mrs. Sun smiled at her, "I will have to leave now." The woman gave her a sorry expression. As the host she had more job, and Li Lian understand to give her nod.
After she sat down, finally voices came again women trying to voice out their conversation as if they were not talking about Li Lian who was at the center of attractions but she know how they have been staring at her. If no one come, she didn’t, she doesn’t know anyone and coming to talk with them didn’t seem will go well either when she was like a hot potato in winter.
"Ms. Li," came a voice sweet like the smile she offered, "Would you like to try a drink?" Li Lian turned her face to return the smile toward the woman who was being respectful toward her with the offer she shared. On both of the woman’s hands were a cold beverage, perfect for the hot air in the room.
"Thank you." Li Lian returned the smile toward the woman, taking the drink she saw the woman sat beside her. "May I know you name miss?" she asked the woman who was taking a sip of her drink.
"My name is In Meilen. Nice to meet you." the woman greeted her.
"It’s a pleasure to meet you too." Li Lian replied her smile.
"It’s a quiet party isn’t it?" Asked In Meilen when Li Lian glanced at her back the woman laugh and add, "If you ignore those gazes. It isn’t rare for people to stare. I hope you are not offended by the gaze."
"They are free to gaze, I’m not something that would break if the gaze for a long time." Li Lian’s reply had the woman to stare at her and smiled, "In any case, I’m worried if they would dry their eyes from staring too long without blinking."
"Don’t worry about them, I’m sure they’ll have their own eye drops." In Meilen continued and she watched Li Lian drinking the cold beverage she gave her. "You are more silent than I expected. I’ve heard you only from rumors."